The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
The risk
If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-085 (00V085000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00028 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections |
| Report date | March 16, 2000 |
| Owners notified | April 11, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 10,468 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-085 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 10,468 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.